Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Subscribe

Title Date published
669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky? 2026-04-03
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands? 2026-03-27
In a Driverless World, Who Loses and Who Wins? 2026-03-25
Are Human Drivers Finally Obsolete? 2026-03-20
667. Here’s Why You Are Constantly Fighting Off Scammers 2026-03-13
666. This Is How Progress Happens 2026-03-06
The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update) 2026-03-04
665. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ... 2026-02-27
664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight? 2026-02-20
All You Need Is Nudge (Update) 2026-02-18
663. Is Weed a Performance-Enhancing Drug? 2026-02-13
662. If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying 2026-02-06
Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? (Update) 2026-02-04
661. Can A.I. Save Your Life? 2026-01-30
660. The Wellness Industry Is Gigantic — and Mostly Wrong 2026-01-23
Steve Levitt Quits His Podcast, Joins Ours 2026-01-21
659. Can Marty Makary Fix the F.D.A.? 2026-01-16
658. This Is Your Brain on Supplements 2026-01-09
Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Update) 2026-01-02
Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Update) 2025-12-30
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445

Comments about Freakonomics Radio

comments powered by Disqus
Advertisment: